Discover the Arts and Social Sciences
Land Acknowledgement
Carleton University acknowledges the location of its campus on the traditional, unceded territories of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg nation. In doing so, Carleton acknowledges it has a responsibility to the Algonquin people and a responsibility to adhere to Algonquin cultural protocols.
Welcome to a Community That Makes a Difference
Begin your transformative academic journey with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, where you can tailor your university experience to reflect what matters most to you.
With over 30 undergraduate programs, we encourage collaboration and exploration across diverse fields, addressing contemporary issues like social justice, mental health, decolonization, and sustainability while embracing the power of creative expression.
Our programs blend impactful classroom learning with practical, hands-on experiences, connecting you with inspiring professors, driven peers, and accomplished alumni. Guided by our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, we ensure that all voices are valued and every student is empowered to achieve their goals.
Located in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, Carleton University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences provides unmatched access to government institutions, museums, NGOs, and a thriving tech sector—paving the way for your future success.
Our Faculty at a Glance
4,995 undergraduate students
in 2025-2026
330+ faculty and instructors
31 undergraduate programs
Ranked #1 in SSHRC Grants
2025 Maclean’s comprehensive university ranking
10 programs available with Co-op options
65K+ alumni worldwide
Opportunities for You
First-Year Seminars (FYSM)
As an Arts and Social Sciences student, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a First-Year Seminar (FYSM), designed to explore captivating topics in out-of-the-box ways.
Experiential Learning
Arts and Social Sciences students gain invaluable real-world experience through co-op programs, practicums, field courses, community partnerships, in-class experiential learning, and international travel opportunities.
Signature Spaces
Our faculty is home to several unique spaces designed for arts, performance, and community-gathering events, including the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre in downtown Ottawa and the Carleton University Art Gallery located right on campus.
Student Research
Through initiatives like the Carleton University Research Opportunity Program, the Students as Partners Program, and independent fourth-year research projects, students can explore new frontiers and shape their academic journeys.
News and Stories
Carleton University Hosts First Black Faculty and Students Meet and Greet, Strengthening Community and Belonging
By Kirsten Maramba Carleton University’s inaugural Black Faculty and Students Meet and Greet, held on March 30, 2026, at the Institute of African Studies, brought …
Shireen Hassim and Christine Koggel receive Faculty Graduate Mentoring Awards
Five Carleton University professors were recognized with a Faculty Graduate Mentoring Award during a ceremony held on campus on April 7, 2026.
Four FASS faculty named receipts of 2026 CU-CUASA Special Fund for EDI Research and Pedagogical Innovation
Established as an outcome of the 2021-2024 bargaining round between Carleton and CUASA, this fund recognizes research excellence and pedagogical innovation by members of equity-driven …
Upcoming Events
Apr 16
7th Madeleine Kētēskwew Dion Stout Lecture: Queering the Stone: Writing Apocalypse
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7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
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270 Teraanga Commons, Carleton University
Apr 28
Zeina Sleiman in Conversation with Alan Neal and Monia Mazigh
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6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Ottawa Public Library – Greenboro , Ottawa , ON
Jan 30
2027 Arts and Social Sciences Fair
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1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre , Ottawa , ON